Diwakar Prasad Singh
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Diwakar Prasad Singh | |
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 Dr. Singh taking the oath of office as Minister of Education of Bihar in 1996. | |
| Minister of Education, Bihar | |
| In office 1996–1996 | |
| Member of the Bihar Legislative Council | |
| Constituency | Kosi Graduate (Snatak) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Died | 2010 (aged 79–80) |
| Party | Indian National Congress |
| Parent | Shashi Prasad Singh (Father) |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania (PhD) |
| Occupation | Academic, Politician |
Diwakar Prasad Singh (died 2010) was an Indian academic and politician who served as the Minister of Education in the Government of Bihar. A member of the Indian National Congress, he represented the Kosi Graduate (Snatak) constituency as a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC).[1][circular reference]
Singh was born in the Banka district of Bihar. He was the son of independence activist Shashi Prasad Singh, who was killed during the 1942 Quit India Movement.[2][circular reference]
He was a distinguished scholar and a Fulbright Fellow. He earned his PhD from the University of Pennsylvania, where he specialized in international history.[3]
Academic and Political Career
Prior to entering active politics, Dr. Singh was a noted historian. In 1974, he authored the scholarly work American Attitude Towards Indian National Movement, published by Munshiram Manoharlal with a foreword by the renowned historian Dr. R. S. Sharma.[4]
In 1996, he was appointed to the Bihar Cabinet as the Minister of Education under Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav. During his tenure, he was known for his efforts in higher education reform.[1][circular reference]
